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zone forecast even as far west as haggerstown, martinsburg, west virginia. culm virginia. seven-day forecast. watch out for wednesday, thursday before a weak front comes in. we could be looking at extremely hot temperatures and we will monitor the situation if we have the heat advisory that may be issued. the next couple at least 92 to 93. the chance of storms first arrive tuesday afternoon and again chance of storms wednesday, thursday. so remember those are your three days for storms and we will be watching closely for that intense heat wednesday, thursday. >> thank you. >>> thousands of young baseball fans and their dads celebrated father's day with an all american tradition. they showed up at nationals park to see the home team take on the chicago white sox. nats joined the prostrate cancer foundation to heighten awareness of the disease. players and onfield personal wore a wrist band and blue ribbons to call attention to prostrate cancer and the team collected new and worn ties for an organization that helps men get jobs. >> we got a gift today? >> i could tell you th
zone forecast even as far west as haggerstown, martinsburg, west virginia. culm virginia. seven-day forecast. watch out for wednesday, thursday before a weak front comes in. we could be looking at extremely hot temperatures and we will monitor the situation if we have the heat advisory that may be issued. the next couple at least 92 to 93. the chance of storms first arrive tuesday afternoon and again chance of storms wednesday, thursday. so remember those are your three days for storms and we...
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in virginia four plus. see the bull's eye, that is four to five inches between now and friday morning. much of that between now and let's say tomorrow afternoon. we will get hit hard in to tonight and during the day on thursday. especially during the morning. temperatures cooler, upper 60s to low 70s. frederick, 75 there. only 71 here in washington. the day at a glance, mostly cloudy this morning, 65 by 9:00. late shower is possible. 69 for the drive home. angie, 4:31. >>> hope you are off to a great wednesday. we are waking up to construction. no big deal, right. 95 southbound, you want to watch for it at 198. we are losing a couple of right lanes because of it. the beltway, everything is clear from 95 to 270. there is roadwork set up past the georgetown pike area but it should be clearing in the next half hour or so. back to the maps, route 4, route 5 and 301, everything is checking out okay. no incidents or accidents on the maps. an then we want to take you over to virginia and show you the beltway out t
in virginia four plus. see the bull's eye, that is four to five inches between now and friday morning. much of that between now and let's say tomorrow afternoon. we will get hit hard in to tonight and during the day on thursday. especially during the morning. temperatures cooler, upper 60s to low 70s. frederick, 75 there. only 71 here in washington. the day at a glance, mostly cloudy this morning, 65 by 9:00. late shower is possible. 69 for the drive home. angie, 4:31. >>> hope you are...
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now down to the south and to the west in virginia, they are going to expire at 7:00. that doesn't mean you can go to your favorite watering hole. i would stay home. visibility isn't going to improve greatly. snowfall amounts, 1 to 2 feet north. around a foot downtown. a little bit less to the south. 4 to 6 inches and way to the south in talking about 2 to 4 inches. out to the west, you are talking about 6 inches. that's why we had that 6-inch to 12-inch ban. we had 12 inches here in northwest. tomorrow morning, partly cloudy, windy and cold. teens and 20s. winds still a factor. northwest at 15 to 25 and gusty. and by afternoon, partly cloudy, still windy and cold. high temperatures in the mid 30s. winds not quite as crazy, but still northwest at 10 to 20. all right, look at this system. see how it has grown and pushes this last area of precipitation back to the west. the storm is pulling away slowly. as it does, it will lift the bans back to the northeast. it will take a little while, particularly in fairfax and loudoun county. don't think it will go any further west
now down to the south and to the west in virginia, they are going to expire at 7:00. that doesn't mean you can go to your favorite watering hole. i would stay home. visibility isn't going to improve greatly. snowfall amounts, 1 to 2 feet north. around a foot downtown. a little bit less to the south. 4 to 6 inches and way to the south in talking about 2 to 4 inches. out to the west, you are talking about 6 inches. that's why we had that 6-inch to 12-inch ban. we had 12 inches here in northwest....
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massey which is based in virginia, expects the second quarter loss in the miami explosion to range between 80 and -- $80 to $150 million. >>> president obama drove home his case for sweeping financial reform today. he gave a speech near wall street, pushing for legislation that would give the government more power to take control of companies that are too big to fail. he wants more transparencies and complex financial markets. and a new agency to protect consumers from banks. in the end, our system only works on markets, that are only free. when there are basic safeguards that are abused, the area that ensures that they are more profitable to play by the rules than the games of the system. >> spending millions, lobbying in congress and this morning, the u.s. chambers of commerce took out a full page ad in the new york times. both parties in washington are ready to hammer out an agreement. >>> in tonight's consumer alert, good news for the customers in maryland. the utility company announced that they are expanding the appliance rebate program for the residential customers who purchased the
massey which is based in virginia, expects the second quarter loss in the miami explosion to range between 80 and -- $80 to $150 million. >>> president obama drove home his case for sweeping financial reform today. he gave a speech near wall street, pushing for legislation that would give the government more power to take control of companies that are too big to fail. he wants more transparencies and complex financial markets. and a new agency to protect consumers from banks. in the...
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or leans, virginia, three inches. that's out in fauquier county. six inches in leesburg, 3.8 inrockville, eight inches in cumberland, and we're looking at six inches in martinsburg, west virginia. it's beginning to mount up. this is what we call pre snow because the main event has yet to start. dangerous super storm. six to 12 inches. that's a broad range but that's the potential. probably see some lightning and hear some thunder tonight. don't freak out. it often happens with these types of dynamic systems. six to eight midnight to 6:00 a.m. then we see the storm pull away slowly. and it will pull away slowly, but in the morning maybe two to four, in the evening maybe an additional one to two. should taper off 6:00, 7:00, tomorrow evening. yes, it might snow or flurry until midnight, but in terms of accumulation no, more than a dufght after about 6:00 to 7:00. near blizzard conditions tonight, and that is something we cannot say enough. it's a question of visibility, and winds with blizzard warnings. all right. has to be a quarter mile less in vis
or leans, virginia, three inches. that's out in fauquier county. six inches in leesburg, 3.8 inrockville, eight inches in cumberland, and we're looking at six inches in martinsburg, west virginia. it's beginning to mount up. this is what we call pre snow because the main event has yet to start. dangerous super storm. six to 12 inches. that's a broad range but that's the potential. probably see some lightning and hear some thunder tonight. don't freak out. it often happens with these types of...
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virginia rallied to within three. off the screen, cotton and raising up over evans face, a minute later, icing, vasquez 23. >> it feels great. we worked hard for 16 games. we didn't play great today but we got to give virginia credit. i don't have words to describe this feeling. i love my teammates. i have been carrying me and helping me to become a bert better person and a better player. nova down 3, fisher says let's play extras. heading to overtime. west virginia clears it out. atm is closed but the bank, wide open. good night, see you tomorrow, bye-bye. it's delicious. delicious. i know. but it can't have... can't have about half a day's worth of fiber? i assure you it does. i was expecting... expecting sawdust and cardboard? i know. i can only taste... only taste the crunchy clusters, honey, and brown sugar. no madam, i don't have esp. ok. i'll take a box, but you probably already knew that. (announcer) fiber one. cardboard no. delicious yes. but i like to think i'm just going beyond the call of duty. cock-a-dood
virginia rallied to within three. off the screen, cotton and raising up over evans face, a minute later, icing, vasquez 23. >> it feels great. we worked hard for 16 games. we didn't play great today but we got to give virginia credit. i don't have words to describe this feeling. i love my teammates. i have been carrying me and helping me to become a bert better person and a better player. nova down 3, fisher says let's play extras. heading to overtime. west virginia clears it out. atm is...
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of virginia. and that includes two fatalities. it will be very dangerous tonight. please stay home if you can. i'm peggy fox, reporting live at tysons corner, back to you. >> hope people heed that advice. >> absolutely. look live outside. northwest washington again has gotten dark now. we are talking about the snow picking up and it is blowing in almost sideways in some areas and topper has been talking about the potential for blizzard-like conditions as the evening progresses through the night hours. let's go to bruce leshan in gaithersburg for a snapshot of the situation there. bruce? >> chief rubin was talking about the smoke detectors encouraging people to check them out. we have one. press the button here and you should get a beep [ beeping ] there you hear it. that's what you want and you can open it up, take it off the ceiling or something like that. there's the battery and just make sure that's replaced if you don't get that good tell- tale beep. we are standing in front of this gas pump -
of virginia. and that includes two fatalities. it will be very dangerous tonight. please stay home if you can. i'm peggy fox, reporting live at tysons corner, back to you. >> hope people heed that advice. >> absolutely. look live outside. northwest washington again has gotten dark now. we are talking about the snow picking up and it is blowing in almost sideways in some areas and topper has been talking about the potential for blizzard-like conditions as the evening progresses...
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virginia, prices sitting at an average of $2.94. the nation's airports are stepping up security again trying to protect the more than 44 million air travelers this holiday season. >> you have to be very aware of your surroundings. number 2, be sure to inform security officials if there is something suspicious you notice because it is better to be safe than sorry. >> airport screeners are stepping up the hunt for bombs using extensive security screenings, new scanners and even checking insulated drink containers for hidden explosives. the main concern the terrorists could once again try to smuggle explosives on board like last christmas day when an al-qaeda operative tried to bring down a flight with a bomb hidden in his underwear. >>> a terror alert issued in india. authorities there have incredible information that at least four men entered mumbai in order to carry out terrorist actions. it is the same militant group that conducted a seige back in 2008. >>> according to one survey, 23 million people waited until today to complete t
virginia, prices sitting at an average of $2.94. the nation's airports are stepping up security again trying to protect the more than 44 million air travelers this holiday season. >> you have to be very aware of your surroundings. number 2, be sure to inform security officials if there is something suspicious you notice because it is better to be safe than sorry. >> airport screeners are stepping up the hunt for bombs using extensive security screenings, new scanners and even...
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roslyn is the busiest metro station in northern virginia. it has a stop on the orange and blue line. >>> and let's check in on the evening rush hour. patranya bhoolsuwan in the traffic center. >> good evening, everybody. big problems on the west side of the capital beltwayp this is the dulles toll road exit on the outer loop, a bad crash taking away two right lanes to traffic squeezing by to the left. let's switch to the live camera to see the impact of the crash. take a look on the outer loop of the american legion bridge, barely moving traffic. from the 270 spur it's this way down to the scene of the accident. it will be this way for the next half an hour to an hour. good idea to stay away from this stretch of the capital beltway for now. but 270 much better picture. live shot at montgomery village avenue, all lanes open all the way to clarksburg. that's a check of your commute. back to you, derek. >>> still to come, protecting the works who help provide our regions tastiest resources. >>> but first the secret is out and it's going away. w
roslyn is the busiest metro station in northern virginia. it has a stop on the orange and blue line. >>> and let's check in on the evening rush hour. patranya bhoolsuwan in the traffic center. >> good evening, everybody. big problems on the west side of the capital beltwayp this is the dulles toll road exit on the outer loop, a bad crash taking away two right lanes to traffic squeezing by to the left. let's switch to the live camera to see the impact of the crash. take a look on...
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you can report a pothole problem for them in virginia by calling 800-367-3623. we have that number on wusa9.com. just click on 9news extra. >>> honda is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles tonight because of a problem with the break. it includes 344,000 mini vans and 68,000 elements from the years 2007 and 2008. honda says that the brake pedals can feel soft overtime and eventually cause a complete loss of the breaking power. the company plans to have a complete list of the recalled vehicles by april 19. >>> well, the president will visit george mesa university on friday to rally support for his health care reform. and the event at the patriots center will be free and open to the public. the doors open at 9:00 in the morning. >>> today, about 100 people turned up to propose the health care reform plan >> the money to fix that problem is all gone. >> if you have been given another five minutes, it could have killed everybody in that room. >> reporter: andrew is talking about the mentally disturbed tech student who killed 33 people from 2007. their son was lucky
you can report a pothole problem for them in virginia by calling 800-367-3623. we have that number on wusa9.com. just click on 9news extra. >>> honda is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles tonight because of a problem with the break. it includes 344,000 mini vans and 68,000 elements from the years 2007 and 2008. honda says that the brake pedals can feel soft overtime and eventually cause a complete loss of the breaking power. the company plans to have a complete list of the recalled...
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the beltway in virginia, show you this. construction sites are all over the place on the inner and outer loop. route 7, braddock, telegraph road. watch speeds around there and watch for crews. give them the space they need. traveling 66. the eastbound trip out of manassas to inside the beltway. no incidents or accidents to report. back to you. >>> virginia's efforts to tackle the potholes after the winter storm seem to be paying off. crews patched, repaired or filled 43,000 potholes since march 1st when the commonwealth launched the pothole blitz. virginia budgeted $45.8 million for the job through june 30th. you can report a pothole problem by calling the number at wusa9.com. just click on 9 news extras. >>> the families of virginia tech victims say the rug has been pulled out from under them. they feel lawmakers have forgotten about the shootings an the mentally disturbed man that caused it. the money to fix the problem is all gone. >> if he had been given another five minutes he could have killed everybody in that room.
the beltway in virginia, show you this. construction sites are all over the place on the inner and outer loop. route 7, braddock, telegraph road. watch speeds around there and watch for crews. give them the space they need. traveling 66. the eastbound trip out of manassas to inside the beltway. no incidents or accidents to report. back to you. >>> virginia's efforts to tackle the potholes after the winter storm seem to be paying off. crews patched, repaired or filled 43,000 potholes...
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mothers against drunk driving has been trying to get the law passed here in virginia. right now only people who blow twice the legal limit must use the ignition lock device. >> it shows you are not capable of driving and don't have the skills to drive and shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car. >> over the years seat belt use has gone from nonexist ten to legally required. loudoun county steve simpson say the same should happen with drunk driving. >> we should be at a point where we are not talking about duis anymore. you shouldn't drink and drive and cars wouldn't start with it. >> it is hard to argue that it wouldn't save lives but it would be another step in to your privacy. perhaps for some a step too far. looking forward to thundershower thoughts on this one in an e-mail to mcginty's -- mcginty's mail bag. >>> patranya bhoolsuwan thionines news now traffic center. friday rush starts early and sometimes ends early, too. >> it is light out there on 495. we had a few accidents on the inner loop west of town. right now all clear. seems like everyone is moving closer t
mothers against drunk driving has been trying to get the law passed here in virginia. right now only people who blow twice the legal limit must use the ignition lock device. >> it shows you are not capable of driving and don't have the skills to drive and shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car. >> over the years seat belt use has gone from nonexist ten to legally required. loudoun county steve simpson say the same should happen with drunk driving. >> we should be at a point...
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in virginia, i-395 looks great leaving town, continuing on to southbound 95 in virginia and westbound 66, you don't see that every day at this time. no problems to report so everyone have a great evening. back to you. >> you too, dave. >>> well most students in northern virginia head back to school tomorrow. that includes the city of alexandria, arlington, fairfax, loudoun and prince william counties. fairfax county is the largest school system in the area, with more than 170,000 kids. and some are heading back to construction sites. beechwood elementary in falls church is undergoing a major expansion. the principal said the whole thing will be worth it in the end when they have a brand spanking new facility. for students it's a mixture of anxiety and excitement. >> who is excited? >> i don't have to do football every day. >> so you're tired of football? and you're exciting about homework and reading and writing and math? >> no. >> well hopefully most kids have thur supplies to go for backpacks. but some families waited until the last minute. we found some frustrated shoppers leaving
in virginia, i-395 looks great leaving town, continuing on to southbound 95 in virginia and westbound 66, you don't see that every day at this time. no problems to report so everyone have a great evening. back to you. >> you too, dave. >>> well most students in northern virginia head back to school tomorrow. that includes the city of alexandria, arlington, fairfax, loudoun and prince william counties. fairfax county is the largest school system in the area, with more than 170,000...
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virginia governor bob mcdonnell is asking residents to join west virginia in a moment of silence at 3:30 this afternoon. >>> a teenager involved in a mass shooting is due in court today. he has been charged with killing jordan howe on march 22nd. eight days later, four people were killed in a drive-by shooting. his brother, another man and a juvenile have been charged in that shooting. orlando carter and sims have a hearing that is scheduled for thursday. >>> still to come on 9 news now, hundreds are homeless after a fire ripped through an apartment building overnight and then later, find out why the crew aboard the space shuttle discovery is getting some much-needed downtime. we'll be right back. >>> at least 13 people have been injured after an overnight fire ripped through an apartment building in new york's chinatown. several residents trapped, jumped from fire escapes to safety. the fire spread to nearby buildings. in all, more than 200 people are now homeless. >>> word of mouth spread over facebook and it may to be blame for a james madison university party which got out of hand
virginia governor bob mcdonnell is asking residents to join west virginia in a moment of silence at 3:30 this afternoon. >>> a teenager involved in a mass shooting is due in court today. he has been charged with killing jordan howe on march 22nd. eight days later, four people were killed in a drive-by shooting. his brother, another man and a juvenile have been charged in that shooting. orlando carter and sims have a hearing that is scheduled for thursday. >>> still to come on...
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he called it the virginia rule of law act. it would allow police to make arrests without a warrant if they have reasonable suspicion someone is here illegally and crack down on day labor centers and he says he will pick a sponsor for that bill. >>> for virginia commuters heading in and out of the district slugging is a way of life but dc may be cracking down on it. it is a way ditch regular lanes and ride hov on 395 and 95. we look at the slugging crackdown. >> reporter: in the mad rush of rush hour, drivers leaving town dread the commute. and any chance they can to short cut their drive with an hov excuse is welcome. instead of taking an hour and a half it take mess 45 minutes to get home. >> for connie that means using slug lines. a car sharing program that has its own website. >> in the morning i go to a lot and people stand up. cars get in line and you say 14th and penn and the first two people get in your car and off you go. after a while you recognize and make friendships. it works. >> reporter: on monday she was stopped
he called it the virginia rule of law act. it would allow police to make arrests without a warrant if they have reasonable suspicion someone is here illegally and crack down on day labor centers and he says he will pick a sponsor for that bill. >>> for virginia commuters heading in and out of the district slugging is a way of life but dc may be cracking down on it. it is a way ditch regular lanes and ride hov on 395 and 95. we look at the slugging crackdown. >> reporter: in the...
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you'll see michigan state versus butler, then the late game, it's west virginia and duke. the only place to catch the action. still to come, when 9news now returns, drinking danger? hear what the federal government is doing to clamp down the form of mining that could affect our drinking water. and keep you out of trouble with the police when you check out the cherry blossoms. and washington is getting up earlier and earlier these days. so, 9news now is too. join andrea for the region's 4:25 a.m. newscast. that's every weekday right here on 9news now. >>> it was a pretty tough fight, but fire crews have contained a thousand acre wild fire. dozens of families were forced out of their homes and they were allowed to go back a short while ago. firefighters from the forest service used helicopters and bulldozers to contain the blaze. nobody was hurt. >> a fourth person just died after this morning's fire at a refinery north of seattle. three other corporation plant employees are hospitalized in critical condition. residents living five miles away felt the midnight blast. investi
you'll see michigan state versus butler, then the late game, it's west virginia and duke. the only place to catch the action. still to come, when 9news now returns, drinking danger? hear what the federal government is doing to clamp down the form of mining that could affect our drinking water. and keep you out of trouble with the police when you check out the cherry blossoms. and washington is getting up earlier and earlier these days. so, 9news now is too. join andrea for the region's 4:25...
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yes, virginia, there will be christmas here in leesburg. the board of supervisors voted overwelmingly to throw the doors open to everyone religious displays, not religious displays, all allowed here at the courthouse. >> merry christmas. >> for decades on the courthouse grounds, a tree, a nativity scene, and in recent years, seek prayers and a sign celebrating atheism. some worry things could get out of hand. >> say tin worship, wickens, anybody can apply. >> anybody can apply. >> and that's the way you have to do it according to the constitution. >> that's what they say. >> now it seems likely this weekend will bring something we haven't seen. a 9/11 anniversary bound to get most everyone ticked off. now despite outrage from just about everywhere, a florida pastor announced today he is going to go forward with plans to ban 100 copies of the koran. radical islam, this message is for you. >> burning of the quran is to call the attention that something is wrong. something is wrong. >> it is possibly time for us in a new way to actually stand
yes, virginia, there will be christmas here in leesburg. the board of supervisors voted overwelmingly to throw the doors open to everyone religious displays, not religious displays, all allowed here at the courthouse. >> merry christmas. >> for decades on the courthouse grounds, a tree, a nativity scene, and in recent years, seek prayers and a sign celebrating atheism. some worry things could get out of hand. >> say tin worship, wickens, anybody can apply. >> anybody can...
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no charges yet in virginia but, derek and anita, they are coming. >> gary neurenberg. thank you. >>> an update on a deadly shooting. army police officer accused of shooting bear-bear. this husky will not be spending anytime behind bars. keith sheppard was sentenced to probation. he said he shot the dog after he thought the dog would go after him and his wife. he was charged with animal cruelty and firing his gun near homes. even john leopold called for an investigation. >>> second in command off the job for now. it is not a vacation. the chief says the move comes as investigators look into allegations that grooms may have helped some members of the command staff cheat on a service training test. the department of internal affairs is looking into the case. a new test will be developed. we made several calls but the department would not speak to us on camera. >> after three days of deliberations the jurors in the chanda levy case. prosecutors say it is relevant because under one of the murder counts jurors must find she was assaulted to obtain a first degree murder convi
no charges yet in virginia but, derek and anita, they are coming. >> gary neurenberg. thank you. >>> an update on a deadly shooting. army police officer accused of shooting bear-bear. this husky will not be spending anytime behind bars. keith sheppard was sentenced to probation. he said he shot the dog after he thought the dog would go after him and his wife. he was charged with animal cruelty and firing his gun near homes. even john leopold called for an investigation....
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live in west virginia, back to you. >> thank you. breaking news now, closer to home. 9newses now learned dc's office has cleared council chairman, vincent gray of charges of misappropriation of money. it concerned repair work a contract did to his home. he improperly solicited money. the investigation determined gray had paid fair market value for the renovations to his home and that the request for money from comcast was not campaign related and within his duties as chairperson of the city council. >>> well, could the rot ton economy sweep a republican back into the governor's mansion in heavily democratic maryland? former governor hopes so. he launched a rematch in rockville today and the current governor quickly hit back. here's bruce leshan. >> here they go again. bob urlich is hoping the same forces that brought republicans to power in virginia, new jersey, and massachusetts will help flip the results of his last race against democrat, martin o'malley. >> welcome to history part two. >> tax increases. >> that's correct. >> excus
live in west virginia, back to you. >> thank you. breaking news now, closer to home. 9newses now learned dc's office has cleared council chairman, vincent gray of charges of misappropriation of money. it concerned repair work a contract did to his home. he improperly solicited money. the investigation determined gray had paid fair market value for the renovations to his home and that the request for money from comcast was not campaign related and within his duties as chairperson of the...
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am i the only gay man living in virginia that's appalled? he sounds happy that the state is, as is, no protection for sexual orientation and now he wants oncologists to do the same. he just took five steps backwards. today we heard governor mcdonald says dediscrimination would not be tolerated in his administration. he portrayed this as a legal technicality than anything else. but if we do give the governor the benefit of the doubt, why send such a controversial letter in the first place? perhaps you have a letter for me. don't forget your name and where you're writing me from. that's our report. i'll be back here tonight at 11:00 with anita brikman and log on to wusa9.com any time. see you later. bye. gÑÑÑññ >>> how the stars celebrate oscar after-hours? this is "entertainment tonight." >>> they were outside. only we were in inside. what you haven't seen from our "vanity fair" exclusive. the "dancing" stars. the famous friends and sandra's beef with the mother she played. >> you couldn't say anything? >> her fast-food fix with jesse.
am i the only gay man living in virginia that's appalled? he sounds happy that the state is, as is, no protection for sexual orientation and now he wants oncologists to do the same. he just took five steps backwards. today we heard governor mcdonald says dediscrimination would not be tolerated in his administration. he portrayed this as a legal technicality than anything else. but if we do give the governor the benefit of the doubt, why send such a controversial letter in the first place?...
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in virginia, it's at 6.8%. and since march when the unemployment rate was more than 7%, analysts say it's been trending down or remains stable. >>> sales of new homes are down to one of their lowest levels in seven years. the commerce department reports that sales of new single-family homes fell more than 8% in october. during that month, only 283,000 units were sold. that is just slightly above a new all-time low of 275,000 homes. and the homes that are being sold are less expensive with the median price of just less than $195,000. >>> coming up, the body of a teen is found 900 miles from home. why police are looking into the possibility he fell from 30,000 feet. >>> and we all have things to be thankful for this thanksgiving, but these people can thank some folks they don't even know for a second chance at life tonight. >>> well we were 69 yesterday, a little different story today. we'll show you the almanac. you can access this on our website at wusa9.com. now the 56 is a little deceiving. we talked about th
in virginia, it's at 6.8%. and since march when the unemployment rate was more than 7%, analysts say it's been trending down or remains stable. >>> sales of new homes are down to one of their lowest levels in seven years. the commerce department reports that sales of new single-family homes fell more than 8% in october. during that month, only 283,000 units were sold. that is just slightly above a new all-time low of 275,000 homes. and the homes that are being sold are less expensive...
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we will move it in to virginia and show you 66 eastbound. a nice quiet drive out of gainesville through centreville and northbound 395, incident free from 95 to the 14th street bridge. that's the traffic. back to you. >>> the landmark health care bill is about to become the law of the land. president obama's expected to seen it just before noon today. the signing ceremony is coming as senators begin work on a companion measure which is expected to be another fight. tara mergener has more. >> reporter: president obama will make health care reform official in a few hours. he will host a signing ceremony at the white house surrounded by americans who plead for the overhaul and lawmakers who fought for it. >> i think each and every member of the house and senate 0 who supported health care reform will be invited. >> reporter: they estimate it will cost $938 billion over ten years them health care system will see changes take shape gradually with several provisions going in to affect this year including banning insurers from turning away patients
we will move it in to virginia and show you 66 eastbound. a nice quiet drive out of gainesville through centreville and northbound 395, incident free from 95 to the 14th street bridge. that's the traffic. back to you. >>> the landmark health care bill is about to become the law of the land. president obama's expected to seen it just before noon today. the signing ceremony is coming as senators begin work on a companion measure which is expected to be another fight. tara mergener has...
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moving to virginia on i-95 heavy toward triangle. an hour and a half commute right now on the main lanes and hov lanes. heavy both sides. a new accident at the springfield interchange. that will add to the mess out there. it is a getaway friday and it is in full affect right now. >> thanks. >>> august 15th marks a day of consumer empowerment. you can decide whether to opt in for pricy overdraft coverage if you spend more than you have in the bank. before the new rules the coverage was automatickic and pricy. they hope you will say no to the option but if you do say no the bank can impedes overdraft fees to recover payments that are recurring like your mortgage. >>> a controversial internet company says it is planning to release another round of highly classified documents about the afghan war. >>> we will get to that but first a preview of the cbs evening news -- >> across the country, crime rates are down. we'll find out why. and take you to the city with the most advanced technology to help to catch criminals in our special series,
moving to virginia on i-95 heavy toward triangle. an hour and a half commute right now on the main lanes and hov lanes. heavy both sides. a new accident at the springfield interchange. that will add to the mess out there. it is a getaway friday and it is in full affect right now. >> thanks. >>> august 15th marks a day of consumer empowerment. you can decide whether to opt in for pricy overdraft coverage if you spend more than you have in the bank. before the new rules the...
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hello, virginia. making your way up from the prince william parkway to the fairfax county parkway not going to find incidents or accidents in the way. a report of an accident earlier is clear. the beltway in virginia we are looking at a smooth commute for drivers making their way between the wilson bridge and the american legion. we are checking your tieups all morning long at wusa9.com. >>> in the living well headlines, another reason to make sure you take your vitamins. a study finds women who take multivitamin and calcium supplements may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. it is not clear which vitamins help, but researchers suggest the interaction of different ones together creates the beneficial affect. >>> new research suggests that picky eating is more prevalent among children with autism. they tend to refuse more foods and more likely to restrict diets to a smaller variety of foods than other youngsters. they point out picky eating is not a symptom of autism. >>> the more people eat
hello, virginia. making your way up from the prince william parkway to the fairfax county parkway not going to find incidents or accidents in the way. a report of an accident earlier is clear. the beltway in virginia we are looking at a smooth commute for drivers making their way between the wilson bridge and the american legion. we are checking your tieups all morning long at wusa9.com. >>> in the living well headlines, another reason to make sure you take your vitamins. a study finds...
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let's put our cameras on to virginia. route 50. this is where my friends are hunkered in their apartments. they reported to me that snow has subsided down there in that area and hearing plows coming through their roadways. that is good news. i wish i had good news when it came to public transportation. as we check that and recap, metro right now, still underground service only and tomorrow, they are trying to do aboveground, but still trying to be optimistic. metro access, not running today either and definitely out of commission as well. brett and lesli, back to you. >> all right, we continue our live team coverage with bruce leshan and gaithersburg and chin in alexandria. let's start with you, the snow has stopped where you are, but in a way, that is really fool's gold, because the wind is whipping that snow around, isn't it? >> if the snow is stopped, it is news to me, because it seems to be coming down. take a look over to your left. there's a wrecker going by, he says we are on the job 24 hours a day and on the back of it is o
let's put our cameras on to virginia. route 50. this is where my friends are hunkered in their apartments. they reported to me that snow has subsided down there in that area and hearing plows coming through their roadways. that is good news. i wish i had good news when it came to public transportation. as we check that and recap, metro right now, still underground service only and tomorrow, they are trying to do aboveground, but still trying to be optimistic. metro access, not running today...
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that's our goal. >> reporter: moran holds out little hope of stopping the drilling off virginia. senator warner put out a statement saying he endorsing the president's moratorium but he thinks there will be plenty of time to imlament the lessons from the tragedy in the gulf. there was a deafening silence from many drilling supporters. >> we still don't know what caused the explosion that led to this bill, correct? >> the folks at the american petroleum institute say they need to wait and see what the results are of the investigation. they don't know what caused those three massive leaks about a mile down underwater. so they don't know what they can do in the future to prevent it. but again, in norway, they have something they call an acostic reader and it may actually hear high pressure coming and shut off the valve before it hits. >> all interesting developments there. >>> a side note, president obama has banned all new off shore drilling until authorities get to the bottom of the problem. we have a slide show that illustrates this on our website. it is at wusa9.com. while you a
that's our goal. >> reporter: moran holds out little hope of stopping the drilling off virginia. senator warner put out a statement saying he endorsing the president's moratorium but he thinks there will be plenty of time to imlament the lessons from the tragedy in the gulf. there was a deafening silence from many drilling supporters. >> we still don't know what caused the explosion that led to this bill, correct? >> the folks at the american petroleum institute say they need...
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when you drive in virginia that could be the thing for you. we'll explain why. furloughs or layoffs, which are the best way to deal with the growing federal deficit? we'll be right back. sunday brunch set? reditional i'll expect slippers and a cocktail to be ready when i get home from work. point taken. how about... peaceful, quiet cottage in the country folk? now that's us. spend over 2500 dollars on a new kitchen and save 40 percent on custom countertops until november 28th at ikea. the life improvement store. to help keep your family healthy, especially during cold and flu season. that's why we make lysol disinfectant spray. it is approved to kill more germs than any other brand, even h1n1. and it works on hard and soft surfaces to help keep your home healthy. lysol, the number one pediatrician recommended brand. >>> fairly quiet this morning. the day planner for this thursday, 54 at 9:00. a couple of clouds. front comes think midday. we'll warm to the upper 60s. 3:00 p.m. 66 and by five the 60s and sunny and 68. here's angie with the time saver traffic. >>>
when you drive in virginia that could be the thing for you. we'll explain why. furloughs or layoffs, which are the best way to deal with the growing federal deficit? we'll be right back. sunday brunch set? reditional i'll expect slippers and a cocktail to be ready when i get home from work. point taken. how about... peaceful, quiet cottage in the country folk? now that's us. spend over 2500 dollars on a new kitchen and save 40 percent on custom countertops until november 28th at ikea. the life...
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there and the business analyzed clinics or others that just say look, we need to take a good look at virginia. >> it really comes down to building sights. so we're working to determine which of those will be the best for us. >> starting from 0 at this point is inconsistent with our timeline. >> the move is planned for summer of 2011. the ceo plans to make that decision on the arlington or fair fax within a few months. >> giving no ground on capitol hill today. despite being grilled by the lawmakers who are accusing the company of being unfair to clients. examining which role they might have played in the financial crisis. and today's hearing is focused on goldman's strategy with certain more of the investments. who still expected them to increase. and that the firm was in a position to make money at those investments declining. for that apparent complex, no apologies. >> the regret to me means something that you feel like you did wrong. and i don't have that. >> they were hoping to use today's hearing to build report for the registration now before the senate. >>> three violent robbers caught
there and the business analyzed clinics or others that just say look, we need to take a good look at virginia. >> it really comes down to building sights. so we're working to determine which of those will be the best for us. >> starting from 0 at this point is inconsistent with our timeline. >> the move is planned for summer of 2011. the ceo plans to make that decision on the arlington or fair fax within a few months. >> giving no ground on capitol hill today. despite...
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for us, you'll notice the snow showers, snow flurries west virginia down to southwestern virginia headed toward lynchburg. maybe even raleigh but they're not headed toward us. for us, we're kind of on the border with the clouds and the clear skies. your future cast, we'll put it in motion through this morning. heavier clouds, well out to the west and southwest. even this afternoon, a mix of sunshine. some clouds, i think we'll be a little cloudier than the models are depicting. any rain well to the west here in kentucky, tennessee out toward parts of the deep south there. in huntsville and even atlanta, we'll see a few showers. around here, just some passing clouds tonight and again on wednesday. another little system looks like it is going to slide off to our west and southwest. now, the storm for the weekend, that's going to come across i- 20 through texas down south and potentially go this way. if it comes this way, not much. if it comes this way, ooh, saturday, maybe even into late saturday, early sunday, could be a lot more interesting around here. we're looking at temperatures arou
for us, you'll notice the snow showers, snow flurries west virginia down to southwestern virginia headed toward lynchburg. maybe even raleigh but they're not headed toward us. for us, we're kind of on the border with the clouds and the clear skies. your future cast, we'll put it in motion through this morning. heavier clouds, well out to the west and southwest. even this afternoon, a mix of sunshine. some clouds, i think we'll be a little cloudier than the models are depicting. any rain well to...
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and west virginia, students in morgan, hampshire and jefferson county, west virginia all answer the school bell this morning. >>> you may notice more police as you ride metro transit today. metro police will have more officers riding the rails to keep an eye on students. transit police chief tracey simmons says in the past, riders have complained about inappropriate behavior and horseplay. a recent fight early year this month between 70 young people at gallery place metro station, has raced concern among riders. simmons says patrol officers will meet with parents and teachers at school orientations to discuss recent problems. >>> this morning, nearly 2000 teachers, principals and staff from catholic schools across the archdiocese of washington will gather for a back to school mass. the mass begins at 10:00 a.m. at the basilica of the immaculate conception. the dr. deacon laholm will meet the entire catholic school community. as far as return dates for the students catholic elementary schools in calvert and st. mary's county open tomorrow. charles county opens next week, monday august 30th,
and west virginia, students in morgan, hampshire and jefferson county, west virginia all answer the school bell this morning. >>> you may notice more police as you ride metro transit today. metro police will have more officers riding the rails to keep an eye on students. transit police chief tracey simmons says in the past, riders have complained about inappropriate behavior and horseplay. a recent fight early year this month between 70 young people at gallery place metro station, has...
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for our friends in west virginia, even upper 70 degrees there. close to 80 as we get closer to home. andrews at 79. let's go to eastern maryland. we're at 76 in easton. and of course, the chesapeake and the atlantic, keeping us just a few degrees cooler than the rest of them. this is what we have been waiting for, the seven-day forecast. overnight on sunday, there is a front moving through. when you have warm air moving in and a big bubble of the high pressure, that really kills the cold front fast. if anything, maybe a sprinkle or two on early sunday morning. allowing plenty of sunshine to recover. and even into next week. what you need to take away from the forecast, i don't think that we need to tell you what you need to take away from the forecast. this is just outstanding for the next several days and the weekend. and will we'll take it. we'll take it. >> well, the caps, they have had a little bit of the hiccup. >> just a little one. frankly i would rather have a hiccup now than in two weeks when the playoffs start. maybe they are just expel
for our friends in west virginia, even upper 70 degrees there. close to 80 as we get closer to home. andrews at 79. let's go to eastern maryland. we're at 76 in easton. and of course, the chesapeake and the atlantic, keeping us just a few degrees cooler than the rest of them. this is what we have been waiting for, the seven-day forecast. overnight on sunday, there is a front moving through. when you have warm air moving in and a big bubble of the high pressure, that really kills the cold front...
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both in virginia, spotsylvania and stafford county both have a two-hour
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the committee is made up of officials from maryland, virginia and the district. prior to the deadly 2009 red line crash this committee didn't have this type of enforcement power with funding. >>> dc's next mayor came very close to telling us who will be his chancellor of school. henderson. >> she has made so many right decisions and right moves. she has worked very closely with the community. she has the quality that i believe will make a great chancellor. >> it is a process that we have to go through. >> reporter: henderson ducked out without tucking with reporters but she spoke about the unveiling of plans to built another senior high school. construction will start in 2011 with completion set for sometime in 2013. the cost, $100 million. mayor elect grey says dunbar construction is not going to be affected because of budgeting but others could be in danger. construction will be decided on a case by case basis depending on the money available. >>> members of the dc council today voted on a big issue concerning the long time moratorium on alcohol licenses in geo
the committee is made up of officials from maryland, virginia and the district. prior to the deadly 2009 red line crash this committee didn't have this type of enforcement power with funding. >>> dc's next mayor came very close to telling us who will be his chancellor of school. henderson. >> she has made so many right decisions and right moves. she has worked very closely with the community. she has the quality that i believe will make a great chancellor. >> it is a...
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virginia and the district each have one confirmed case. the food and drug administration is now investigating to find the source of the outbreak. the bacterial infection usually lasts four to seven days. >>> a terror alert now has been issued in india. authorities there have credible information that at least four men entered mumbai. it is believed they belong to the same pakistan based militants blamed for the three- day massacre that killed 166 people in 2008. >>> there was some unexpected holiday drama in paris' airport. a strike at a french factory that makes the deicing fluid led to shortages just when they needed the deicer. the u.s. has flown in supplies to help get planes off the ground. passengers had to be ordered out of part of one terminal for fear that the large amounts of snow might collapse the roof. >>> over to southern california where folks are mopping up and drying out after a week of heavy rain. those rains were triggered by flooding and mud slides throughout the region. or should i say it triggered the mud slides. it l
virginia and the district each have one confirmed case. the food and drug administration is now investigating to find the source of the outbreak. the bacterial infection usually lasts four to seven days. >>> a terror alert now has been issued in india. authorities there have credible information that at least four men entered mumbai. it is believed they belong to the same pakistan based militants blamed for the three- day massacre that killed 166 people in 2008. >>> there was...
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. >>> virginia lawmakers approvalled a gun safety bill. it will require virginia's education department to create a new gun safety program for elementary schools, and that program must use guidelines from the national rifle association. specifically material involving an nra gun safety mascot called eddie eagle. it will still be up to local school boards to decide whether too offer the gun safety program in their school. >>> montgomery county is in worse financial shape than originally thought. yesterday county executive ike leggett presented budget proposals to make up for money loss as a result in a drop of county revenue and less state funding. it includes doubling the energy tax, raising cell phone tax by 50%, reducing earned income tax credit by 33% and reducing pension payments made to county employees. >>> in the news now, 11 suspected pirates could appear in court as early as today. they are accused of firing on two u.s. navy vessels in two incidents off the coast of africa. the suspects were flown to the u.s. on thursday. >>> the
. >>> virginia lawmakers approvalled a gun safety bill. it will require virginia's education department to create a new gun safety program for elementary schools, and that program must use guidelines from the national rifle association. specifically material involving an nra gun safety mascot called eddie eagle. it will still be up to local school boards to decide whether too offer the gun safety program in their school. >>> montgomery county is in worse financial shape than...
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but virginia attorney general ken cuccinelli claims this isn't so and he filed the lawsuit saying forcing americans to buy health insurance is beyond what the constitution allows. >> then we'll give the government the power to force us to buy other products, cars, gym members, asparagus. and the list goes on. and the government's power to intrude on our lives for our own good always for the stated noble purchase will be virtually unlimited. >> because the provision is not set to go into effect until 2014 the judge does not stop the rest of the law from moving forward. both side as agree the debate will end up before the supreme court. >>> right now 12-year-old brittany smith is headed back home to roanoke, virginia. the alleged kidnap victim was found in the san francisco bay area on friday. she had been missing for -- for a week. she was found with 32-year-old jeffrey easily. the two were panhandling outside of a grocery store. easily in custody waiting extradition. he is the prime suspect in the murder of the mother. easily was her sometime live-in boyfriend. investigators were told she
but virginia attorney general ken cuccinelli claims this isn't so and he filed the lawsuit saying forcing americans to buy health insurance is beyond what the constitution allows. >> then we'll give the government the power to force us to buy other products, cars, gym members, asparagus. and the list goes on. and the government's power to intrude on our lives for our own good always for the stated noble purchase will be virtually unlimited. >> because the provision is not set to go...
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in this full page advertisement some of the students killed in the virginia tech massacre with calling on the government's to change. they're asking the government to support a bill to support private sellers to run background checks at grandson gun shows. the over signed by relatives of two slain student and by two injured students and their parents. >>> one more step and one story would be different. a laptop fell from a helicopter and landed just inches away from him. was spend something time at a family cookout when a medical helicopter flew by. >> heard the helicopter going by and it was pretty low and then they made like a turn and then when that happened it fell to the ground. the hospital spent over the flight nurse. they were apologetic. from one bizarre incident to another. a san francisco man was trying out his new digital underwater camera in new zealand when he came across a curious octopus the create your wanted the camera and he grabbed it. the owner decided he wasn't giving it up without a fight. >> i figured that camera must have had amazing footage and i kind of took
in this full page advertisement some of the students killed in the virginia tech massacre with calling on the government's to change. they're asking the government to support a bill to support private sellers to run background checks at grandson gun shows. the over signed by relatives of two slain student and by two injured students and their parents. >>> one more step and one story would be different. a laptop fell from a helicopter and landed just inches away from him. was spend...
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all earlier accidents on the beltway in virginia and maryland right now clear. so if you are heading out anywhere tonight, be extra careful. enjoy the celebration. derek, back to you. >> topper is here with that 9 forecast first. it doesn't get much better than this. >> it really doesn't. if you are going westbound on 66, the sun will cause you some delays. there's always something, but i tell you what, it is spectacular. for tonight, look for partly cloudy skies, and a few clouds come in later on, and temperatures comfortable, not as cool as last night. upper 50s in the suburbs and mid 60s downtown. winds will die down, become southwesterly at 10. it's 80 at national and mainly in the upper 70s to around 80. 79 in gaithersburg. mid 80s toward culpeper. we'll come back and talk about not one, but two cold fronts. we'll talk about what that means for the rest of the week and the weekend coming up. >>> still ahead, a popular store wants to take over land that has been vacant for years. there's a catch and residents are worried. thick, black smoke fills the air aro
all earlier accidents on the beltway in virginia and maryland right now clear. so if you are heading out anywhere tonight, be extra careful. enjoy the celebration. derek, back to you. >> topper is here with that 9 forecast first. it doesn't get much better than this. >> it really doesn't. if you are going westbound on 66, the sun will cause you some delays. there's always something, but i tell you what, it is spectacular. for tonight, look for partly cloudy skies, and a few clouds...
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six of the top ten are in virginia given credence to the old slogan, virginia is for lovers. you can see the list at wusa9.com. >>> so what would you think is the most romantic metro station or do you find the idea of those missed connection postings creepy or the fact that metro stations can be romantic, just plain weird any way. share your thoughts with mcginty's mail bag. or join the conversation on our wusa 9 facebook page >>> on biocentury this week, governor dean and science advocates talk about what is at take for science. >>> in the mail bag tonight, terror and not the halloween kind either. frank from woodbridge, virginia says metro is vulnerable but there are thing we can and should do. number one, install bulletproof plexiglass between the seats in each subway car to reduce blast force and shrapnel >>> those ideas sound great but pricy too. i wonder if anyone would be breasting in paying a terrorism surcharge to help foot the bill for that. let us know with an e-mail. the address is mail bag@wusa9.com or join the conversation on our wusa 9 facebook page. that's our
six of the top ten are in virginia given credence to the old slogan, virginia is for lovers. you can see the list at wusa9.com. >>> so what would you think is the most romantic metro station or do you find the idea of those missed connection postings creepy or the fact that metro stations can be romantic, just plain weird any way. share your thoughts with mcginty's mail bag. or join the conversation on our wusa 9 facebook page >>> on biocentury this week, governor dean and...
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. >>> convicted murder paul powell is a few hours away from death in virginia's electric chair. >> he murdered a 16-year-old girl and raped her little sister, the mother has found forgiveness and ready for whatever comes tonight. >> most heard the details of the story of how powell waited inside the home of christy and stacey reed, killing stacey and raping 14-year-old christy leaving her with terrible scars. the mother told reporters this is the day they've been waiting for. at first she said her feelings were hard to describe. she seemed to be at a loss for words for a moment and paused and then said after 11 years the journey is finally almost over. >> hope we give others home when you suffer a violent crime, these are the consequences, for the families there is hope. sometimes it takes a while to get there. but we are here. we will continue to walk this journey. we have been praying for him. he knows that i reached the point of forgiveness. i was able to express that in a letter to him. >> another letter this one written by powell is the only reason tonight's execution is going fo
. >>> convicted murder paul powell is a few hours away from death in virginia's electric chair. >> he murdered a 16-year-old girl and raped her little sister, the mother has found forgiveness and ready for whatever comes tonight. >> most heard the details of the story of how powell waited inside the home of christy and stacey reed, killing stacey and raping 14-year-old christy leaving her with terrible scars. the mother told reporters this is the day they've been waiting...
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he becomes so much more effective. >> virginia tech playing on turkey day against cal northridge. malcolm delaney is thankful for the tender bounce. check that out. he had 17 points. he wasn't even the leading scorer in the game. >>> hey, no defense by the mat deers. dorenzo hudson. he had a game high of 20. they win 72-46. more redskins news. clinton portis on ir today, but the walking wounded down to a couple of last few players. >> it was a new tear. >> right. >> an all new tear in the muscle. >> talking about going in through his belly to get down to the groin. this is perfect dinner table conversation. >> not a doctor, but i can tell yous it was painful. >> got to be. >> that is all for 9 news at 6:00. stay with wusa for the cbs evening news with harry smith coming your way next. and at 7:00 i'll be back with your only newscast at 7:00 locally. tomorrow morning get started with andrea, angie and tom for the day's news, traffic and weather. as australia, wusa9.com is always on.
he becomes so much more effective. >> virginia tech playing on turkey day against cal northridge. malcolm delaney is thankful for the tender bounce. check that out. he had 17 points. he wasn't even the leading scorer in the game. >>> hey, no defense by the mat deers. dorenzo hudson. he had a game high of 20. they win 72-46. more redskins news. clinton portis on ir today, but the walking wounded down to a couple of last few players. >> it was a new tear. >> right....
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the lights out in northern virginia. and the appalachian power, 165 people in the dark and into the charleston area. now, if you want to keep tabs on this for your friends and your family and the neighbors that do not have power right now, obviously, they can't watch tv, well, you can log onto wusa9.com. check the links to all the different power companies. >> and joining us now by phone, with more on the outages and the efforts to restore them. clay anderson, once again, thank you so much for joining us for our viewers just tuning in here at 7:00. give us an idea of where pepco is and how things are going. >> well, we continue to make progress, anita, as far as the restoration effort. we went just below the 70,000 mark as far as total customers out. unfortunately, the bulk are in montgomery county, about 53,000. 13,000 in the district of columbia and prince george's county. 2700. sot restoration effort continues and it will continue throughout the evening. >> you were telling me earlier that it really helps you guys out
the lights out in northern virginia. and the appalachian power, 165 people in the dark and into the charleston area. now, if you want to keep tabs on this for your friends and your family and the neighbors that do not have power right now, obviously, they can't watch tv, well, you can log onto wusa9.com. check the links to all the different power companies. >> and joining us now by phone, with more on the outages and the efforts to restore them. clay anderson, once again, thank you so...
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into west virginia and virginia, around winchester and toward leesberg, we'll tell you how long those showers will last and what that means for the end of the week and the weekend. >>> well still ahead, a family just has to watch as their home burns to the ground. despite several calls to 911. we'll tell you why the fire department would not help them out. >>> but first protestors take their message inside and outside of the halls of the supreme court. the argument is about the controversial church from westboro. that's up next. >>> protestors from the westboro baptist church gathering outside of the supreme court this morning as the justices inside heard arguments about their rights. the father of a maryland marine is suing the group for emotional distress, citing the first right of freedom of religion against freedom of speech. >> harming a private citizen at a private funeral is not the constitutional right. >> note to all. when you have a private funeral, we will not be there. when you have a public funeral and you broadcast to the nation that that dead soldier is a hero and that
into west virginia and virginia, around winchester and toward leesberg, we'll tell you how long those showers will last and what that means for the end of the week and the weekend. >>> well still ahead, a family just has to watch as their home burns to the ground. despite several calls to 911. we'll tell you why the fire department would not help them out. >>> but first protestors take their message inside and outside of the halls of the supreme court. the argument is about...
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and we see also some rain back into charleston, west virginia. this thing is really going to explode. and when it does, we'll probably see the heaviest bands of snow between midnight and 4:00 a.m. it's snowing pretty good now. just wait. these are the blizzard warnings. it includes pretty much everybody east of i95. winter storm warnings continue everywhere. the blizzard doesn't stop on the he county line. heavy snow overnight. 28-32 and winds northeasterly at 15-25 and gusty. again, they're not there yet but they will get there as we get after midnight into the wee hours of the morning. remember, we do have some power outages so go to pepco.com. this is exclusive. go to the powercast and you can help a friend out if a friend is out of power, you can access this and find out when they're going to be restored. dangerous storm if you lose power, generators have to be ventilated. you have to keep space heaters away from furniture and curtains and don't let the kids or pets knock them over. you should never leave them unattended. tomorrow morning win
and we see also some rain back into charleston, west virginia. this thing is really going to explode. and when it does, we'll probably see the heaviest bands of snow between midnight and 4:00 a.m. it's snowing pretty good now. just wait. these are the blizzard warnings. it includes pretty much everybody east of i95. winter storm warnings continue everywhere. the blizzard doesn't stop on the he county line. heavy snow overnight. 28-32 and winds northeasterly at 15-25 and gusty. again, they're...
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bob from virginia suspects a coverup. toyota first attempted to make a quick claim that floor mats were the cause of these crashes then when that seemed illogical to so many. now it is a metal part which sticks which is also very illogical. i've got some fellow travelers in the i'm tired of the snow club like jason from ashburn who says i hate the white stuff. i grew up in ohio with more than i care to remember. you are not alone. hang tough. but then from maryland a man saying he doesn't mind the snow but he wond eshts about the forecasting. how can they forecast 15 or 20 inches of snow but there is no writing of this on topper's web page. i don't mean to single him out. we have heard probability of a storm. national weather service seems to find a way to predict what will happen. okay, topper. >> first of all, our general rule of thumb is wait up to 24 hours of falling snow. you can't take those numbers back. that's a straight computer forecast. you could probably go get next tuesday's prediction. not really that accura
bob from virginia suspects a coverup. toyota first attempted to make a quick claim that floor mats were the cause of these crashes then when that seemed illogical to so many. now it is a metal part which sticks which is also very illogical. i've got some fellow travelers in the i'm tired of the snow club like jason from ashburn who says i hate the white stuff. i grew up in ohio with more than i care to remember. you are not alone. hang tough. but then from maryland a man saying he doesn't mind...
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. >> we will start with the beltway between virginia and maryland. no problems to report. smooth sailing from the dulles toll road to silver spring. the camera on northbound 270, we are getting word of an accident. as you can see on the screen look like it is there and a delay building past germantown. one more camera to show you. westbound 66 in virginia seeing delays from the beltway continuing to route 50 in fairfax county. back to you. topper is here with the forecast. pretty dry. are we getting any rain. >> a little bit. >> okay. >> not enough to make a difference unfortunately. our water table is fine. remember there is a lot of water upstream if they wanted to. don't worry about the drinking water but you need to worry about the cigarette butts and watering the lawn. don't do that. the terps are in town. nascar in richmond, no problem. open house at the kennedy center tomorrow. a lot going on. dry all day. upper 70s to near 80. in to sunday, most of the showers occur on sunday morning and temperatures 75. it will stay dry for the redskins game. we will talk about th
. >> we will start with the beltway between virginia and maryland. no problems to report. smooth sailing from the dulles toll road to silver spring. the camera on northbound 270, we are getting word of an accident. as you can see on the screen look like it is there and a delay building past germantown. one more camera to show you. westbound 66 in virginia seeing delays from the beltway continuing to route 50 in fairfax county. back to you. topper is here with the forecast. pretty dry. are...
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the families represent two people killed in the virginia tech shootings. the families have filed a $10 million lawsuit. the judge ruled the families produced enough allegations of gross negligence by the university to justify this lawsuit. >> a confessed killer will get to argue the shooting and killing was manslaughter and not murder. scott says he killed dr. george to protect unborn children. dr. tiller was one of few doctors in the entire country performing late term abortions when he was shot inside his church. >> as a defendant, he's entitled to present his defense. this is not going to be a debate on the issue of abortion. >> right now, roder faces first degree murder charges. the judge says he will not consider the lesser charge of manslaughter until he hears all the evidence. >>> a fear of explosion shut down -- carrying petn, that's the material used it try and blow up the northwest flight over detroit on christmas day. it is used in blasting caps. nobody was injured in today's incident. several people were evacuated as a precaution. >>> been to t
the families represent two people killed in the virginia tech shootings. the families have filed a $10 million lawsuit. the judge ruled the families produced enough allegations of gross negligence by the university to justify this lawsuit. >> a confessed killer will get to argue the shooting and killing was manslaughter and not murder. scott says he killed dr. george to protect unborn children. dr. tiller was one of few doctors in the entire country performing late term abortions when he...
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virginia dominion power reports almost 3,000 outages in the northern virginia region, just under 200 in the shenandoah area. and i just spoke to family and we have lost our cable. so they can't hear us at this point. we will be streaming later on and we still have internet service. >> if you cable goes out, go to this internet and you can watch us. it will be a busy day. >> get started. i know you don't have time to wait. >> a dangerous situation right now. and the danger will be with us the rest of the day. southwest of here, culpeper, southwest of there not nearly as bad. winds are not as strong and the snowfall not as heavy. we will talk about the dangerous storm. we will remind you if you are not prepared for a power outage, you know, think of that. get your flash lights ready and other stuff. a lot of power outages. we are having them. we will have more as the winds are picking up. winds this morning, sustained 15 to 30. gusts to 60 in manassas. 58.7. frank in purcellville had that. so big big wins. and this afternoon sustained winds will be 20 to 40 out of the northwest. the sn
virginia dominion power reports almost 3,000 outages in the northern virginia region, just under 200 in the shenandoah area. and i just spoke to family and we have lost our cable. so they can't hear us at this point. we will be streaming later on and we still have internet service. >> if you cable goes out, go to this internet and you can watch us. it will be a busy day. >> get started. i know you don't have time to wait. >> a dangerous situation right now. and the danger will...
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and a short time later, virginia's attorney general filed his own lawsuit. kim agrees that the new law is unconstitutional because he says the federal government cannot force people to purchase health insurance. peggy fox is live in arlington, where he is speaking. peggy, i understand some people are protesting his appearance for another reason. >> that's right. ken has become a lightning rod on a number of issues. healthcare, global warming, sexual orientation, and that's why they were here today. here at george mason university's law school. it happens to be the alma mater. people here gathered, they were angry over his recent letter to virginia colleges and universities. >> it's rare to see a protest on the campus of george mason university. even more unusual, at its law school. but virginia's attorney general, who is an alumni has struck a nerve here. >> he really is from mason law and it does mean a lot we stand up in front of his own school and say that policy, that attitude is not welcome here. >> they are angry over his letter to virginia's colleges
and a short time later, virginia's attorney general filed his own lawsuit. kim agrees that the new law is unconstitutional because he says the federal government cannot force people to purchase health insurance. peggy fox is live in arlington, where he is speaking. peggy, i understand some people are protesting his appearance for another reason. >> that's right. ken has become a lightning rod on a number of issues. healthcare, global warming, sexual orientation, and that's why they were...
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there is the heavy rain into west virginia back into southwest virginia and back into western carolina. it is headed our way. so overnight tonight, get ready. windy and mild. rain. maybe even a thunderstorm. heaviest by dawn. temperatures steady. winds southeast at 20-40 and gusty. we'll come back and have your wakeup weather in a few minutes. derek. >> thank you, top. >>> the shocking story about the gang rape shocked us all over again tonight when the dc attorney general dropped the case against all six students charged with rape. >> the action leaves the dunbar community perplexed and wondering what happened. gary nurenberg is on the story and he is here to bring us up-to-date. gary. >> reporter: well, anita and character, the seemingly abrupt decision have some in the school and some in city government saying dc attorney general peter nickels has some explaining to do. police conducted a two-hour safety briefing with staff today as part of an increased security focus at the school after a 15-year-old claimed last week that six students had sexually assaulted her in an unused portio
there is the heavy rain into west virginia back into southwest virginia and back into western carolina. it is headed our way. so overnight tonight, get ready. windy and mild. rain. maybe even a thunderstorm. heaviest by dawn. temperatures steady. winds southeast at 20-40 and gusty. we'll come back and have your wakeup weather in a few minutes. derek. >> thank you, top. >>> the shocking story about the gang rape shocked us all over again tonight when the dc attorney general...